Trichotillomania in early childhood--a report of two cases with a peculiar habit.
Trichotillomania in early childhood is considered a benign habit disorder in contrary to older children and adults where trichotillomania is associated with greater psychopathology. We present two cases of trichotillomania in young children, both using a pacifier to pull out their hair.
Madsen
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Department of Dermatology, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark. jakobtorp@dadlnet.dk
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006184:Habits; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D018730:Infant Behavior; D008297:Male; D041361:Pacifiers; D014256:Trichotillomania / Q000473:pathology* / Q000523:psychology*